Deck 28: Track and Field

Question 1

Shot put

A) is introduced at Developmental Level I.
B) is introduced at Developmental Level II.
C) uses a baseball throwing action.
D) uses a throwing action that is similar to the one used for throwing a disc (Frisbee).
E) is introduced at Developmental Level III.

Answer 1

is introduced at Developmental Level III.

Question 2

Running and jumping skills are

A) introduced during Developmental Level I.
B) introduced during Developmental Level II.
C) introduced during Developmental Level III.
D) limited to track and field events.
E) not recommended for elementary track and field.

Answer 2

introduced during Developmental Level I.

Question 3

The Chicken Walk Shuffle

A) mimics the triple jump pattern.
B) is a helpful activity for distance and sprinting running.
C) should be used at Developmental Level I only.
D) helps students practice the baton exchange.
E) should be used at Developmental Level III only.

Answer 3

is a helpful activity for distance and sprinting running.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a key point for good hurdling technique?

A) Establish a steady rhythm between hurdles.
B) Extend the lead foot straight forward over the hurdle.
C) Bend the trailing leg with knee to the side.
D) Use same lead leg for each hurdle.
E) Keep torso as erect as possible throughout the hurdling motion.

Question 5

Interval training consists of

A) alternating between uphill and downhill running.
B) running at a set speed for a specific time or distance followed by a walk for the same.
C) a sequence of sprinting, jogging, and walking.
D) running at a sprint followed by a jog for the same distance.
E) alternating between shorter sprints and longer sprints.

Question 6

The following are the universal start commands for all running races:

A) to your marks, get set, and go or bang.
B) on your marks, set, and go or bang.
C) find your marks, get set, and go or bang.
D) on your marks, get set, and go or bang.
E) to your marks, set, and go.

Question 7

The "inverted-J"

A) represents the desired flight path over the high jump bar.
B) is the step pattern for triple jump.
C) shows the arc of the flight in long jump from take off to landing position.
D) is the shape of the approach for the flop technique in high jump.
E) shows the standard flight path of a shot put.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of using checkmarks in relay races?

A) Makes it easier for the official to determine an illegal pass.
B) Keeps momentum of the baton constant.
C) Reduces the likelihood of passing outside the exchange zone.
D) Reduces the collisions between passer and receiver.
E) Coordinates action between passer and receiver.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the long jump?

A) Accelerate toward the board.
B) Last stride is short and powerful.
C) On landing, continue forward momentum through pit.
D) Final stride is long and fully extended.
E) Drive free leg up to 90 degrees with opposite arm up.

Question 10

The push pass

A) has the baton carried in a vertical position, and pushes the baton into the receiver's open hand.
B) is also known as the upsweep pass.
C) is not recommended for elementary school children.
D) is also known as the upsweep pass
E) has the baton carried in a horizontal position, and pushes the baton into the receiver's open hand.

Question 11

The recommended cue word sequence for the triple jump is

A) hop, step, and jump.
B) hop, bound, and jump.
C) step, hop, and jump.
D) step, bound, and jump.
E) hop, leap, and jump.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the high jump take-off?

A) Drive inside knee up and swing both arms up.
B) Point takeoff foot diagonally to back corner of mat.
C) Lean forward into the bar.
D) Keep takeoff leg straight and strong.
E) Eyes look "down" the bar.

Question 13

In relays, the first and third runners

A) run on the outside of the lane, and carry baton in the left hand.
B) carry the baton in the left hand.
C) alternate positions after each race.
D) carry the baton in the right hand, and run on inside of lane.
E) are required to alternate positions with second and fourth runners after each race.

Question 14

In relays, the second and fourth runners

A) run on the outside of the lane, and carry baton in the left hand.
B) carry the baton in the right hand.
C) alternate positions after each race.
D) carry the baton in the right hand, and run on inside of lane.
E) are required to alternate positions with first and third runners after each race.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the high jump approach?

A) Use a 5-7-step approach.
B) Use an inverted 'J' approach.
C) Use controlled speed to the bar.
D) Jumper should be a maximum speed as she or he approaches the bar.
E) Maximum eight step approach.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a high jump rule?

A) In the event of a tie, the jumper with the fewest misses at earlier heights is declared the winner.
B) The athlete who clears the highest bar wins the competition.
C) Two-foot takeoff only.
D) One-foot takeoff only.
E) Three attempts are allowed to clear each height.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the shot put?

A) Do not break the wrist on release.
B) Keep throwing elbow up.
C) Drive up with back leg, and as body comes forward use the blocking step (hips come through first).
D) Drop chin and elbow on release.
E) Shot is held on the balls of the fingers and tucked up under the chin (below the ear).

Question 18

Hop, bound, jump

A) is the recommended cue word sequence for the long jump.
B) should be "step, bound, jump" in order to be used effectively.
C) is the recommended cue word sequence for the high jump.
D) should be "bound, step, jump" in order to be used effectively.
E) is the recommended cue word sequence for the triple jump.

Question 19

Jump the River

A) is a practice activity for the triple jump.
B) emphasizes the flight portion of the high jump.
C) is a practice activity for the long jump.
D) emphasizes the lay-out over the high jump bar.
E) emphasizes the inverted J approach.

Question 20

The visual pass is

A) recommended for Developmental Level III only.
B) also known as the upsweep pass.
C) also known as the Canadian National Team pass.
D) the safest type of exchange and is used in longer distance relays.
E) primarily used in the shorter distance relays.

Question 21

Identify and describe appropriate technique points for the long jump.

Question 22

Identify and describe appropriate technique points for the high jump.

Question 23

Identify and describe appropriate technique points for the triple jump.

Question 24

Identify and describe appropriate technique points for the shot put.

Question 25

Identify and describe appropriate technique points for sprinting.

Question 26

Identify and describe appropriate technique points for distance running.

Question 27

Describe the technique points for each part of the crouch start.

Question 28

Describe the technique points for each part of the standing start.

Question 29

List the four basic high jump rules.

Question 30

Identify and describe safety precautions associated with teaching the high jump.

Question 31

Match the following skills with the must suitable description.

-a sprint interrupted by obstacles

A) standing start
B) baton passing
C) standing long jump
D) flop technique
E) hurdling

Question 32

Match the following skills with the must suitable description.

-is generally used in middle distance starts

A) standing start
B) baton passing
C) standing long jump
D) flop technique
E) hurdling

Question 33

Match the following skills with the must suitable description.

-face-up technique used to high jump

A) standing start
B) baton passing
C) standing long jump
D) flop technique
E) hurdling

Question 34

Match the following skills with the must suitable description.

-associated with relay races

A) standing start
B) baton passing
C) standing long jump
D) flop technique
E) hurdling

Question 35

Match the following skills with the must suitable description.

-starting position has feet flat on the ground

A) standing start
B) baton passing
C) standing long jump
D) flop technique
E) hurdling

Question 36

Explain the suggested organizational procedures for a track & field unit in order to maximize participation.

Question 37

Running for pace in track is an advanced skill.

Question 38

Shot put release technique emphasizes a powerful forward wrist snap.

Question 39

Running and jumping skills are introduced in Developmental Level II.

Question 40

In proper sprinting form, the body is more erect and the motion of the arms is less pronounced.

Question 41

A visual pass is used in the longer distance relays (e.g., 4 x 400m).

Question 42

In high jumping, a two-footed take-off is legal.

Question 43

Hurdling should be introduced in the program using modified equipment.

Question 44

Chin-to-hips arm swing is an instructional cue for middle distance running.

Question 45

Children should participate in interval training in the elementary grades.

Question 46

The downsweep pass is recommended for beginners.

Question 47

Checkmarks are used in relays to signal receiver to start running.

Question 48

Second and fourth relay runners carry the baton in their right hands.

Question 49

In technique for most distance runs, the heel strikes the ground first.

Question 50

In a standing start, the dominant foot is placed directly behind the start line.

Question 51

Starting blocks are seldom used in elementary schools.

Question 52

Short distance relays use a non-visual pass.

Question 53

In relays, it is the responsibility of the receiver to form a stable target.